AbstractAcademic dishonesty, particularly cheating and plagiarism, has recently gained popularity. Students often justify unethical academic behavior. Technological innovations, such as the cell phone, have provided students with new methods of cheating. Plagiarism has also been influenced by technology, particularly the emergence of Internet companies that offer unethical solutions to academic work. Academic Dishonesty: Application of Technology to CheatDefined as any “theft of ideas and other forms of intellectual property, whether published or unpublished” (Jones, et al, 2001), academic dishonesty occurs often, usually in the form of cheating or plagiarism. Students are tempted to cheat and plagiarize throughout their academic career. Unlike past generations, the majority of modern students take advantage of unethical and academically dishonest opportunities. As technology continually evolves, students develop methods to apply technological innovations to cheat or plagiarize – making academic mistakes from the education provided by the university community. CheatingCheating is defined as “deceiving by trickery” or “acting dishonestly, by committing fraud.” " (Merriam-Webster College Dictionary, 1993). A recent survey showed that an overwhelming majority of students have cheated. However, they have justified their actions and do not believe it is a "big deal" (Cheating is a Personal Foul, 1999). The rationales behind cheating range from laziness to an unwillingness to make the effort to learn the expected material. Some students blame it on lack of self-confidence in one's ability to learn or lack of interest in it. the subject Many modern students lack time to devote to their studies due to busy schedules Some students blame instructors for not providing clear expectations or practical applications of academic topics, thereby encouraging a student to devote. the time required for the subject Modern students face many pressures to succeed in their studies They are often reluctant to disappoint their parents or spouses. Some fear that not cheating will weaken a student's ability to. compete with its peers. They rationalize their unethical behavior, unwilling to accept a bad grade, therefore justifying cheating as the only way to achieve it. Many students justify their behavior because of the many examples of unethical behavior in society. For example, in May 2003, readers of the New York Times were shocked to discover that a reporter, Jayson Blair, was making up details and plagiarizing his articles. Media attention attributed to the Blair affair included a front-page article in the New York Times on Mother's Day, May 11, 2003 (Barry, 2003).